All usage requires RF energy to be stored in the atelier. Construction and deconstruction time depends on the type of block in the works and the number of operations (either whole stack or single item).

In order to work properly, there need to be Alchemical Flasks placed at the bottom, either empty or with enough space left inside them. Place an item that is supported in the center and remove any research vellum from the top left position. When executing, one block from the center stack is deconstructed into its elements. Shift-Clicking the execute button deconstructs the whole stack.

Place an empty Research Vellum in the top left slot and a block to be used for the research in the center. The output is random depending on the block researched and a single block can yield multiple very different research results. Vellums with a research on them placed in storage to the right of the Atelier are considered when choosing the research result, and research fails if all vellums for a specific block type have already been researched.

Place a Research Vellum with a recipe in the top left slot, provide enough elements in the Alchemical Flasks on the bottom. When executing, a single item from the recipe is generated, shift-click for either a full stack or as many items as are possible with the elements provided.